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Public Relations & Advertising at Washburn University

If you plan to study Public Relations & Advertising, take a look at what Washburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washburn University is in Topeka, KS.

During the most recent reporting year, 12 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Washburn University.

Studying Online at Washburn University

Online coursework is an option at Washburn University. Of 6,033 students, 783 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,054 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Washburn University

These rankings give you a sense of how Washburn University’s Public Relations & Advertising program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kansas	#1 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#10 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#27 of 239
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#107 of 240

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Washburn University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Washburn University are 50% women (6) and 50% men (6).

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at Washburn University

Of the 12 master’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at Washburn University, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at Washburn University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	2
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 17% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at Washburn University, below the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations at Washburn University

The Public Relations & Advertising program at Washburn University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Organizational Communication	12

Top-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Students who finish Public Relations & Advertising program at Washburn University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Public Relations & Advertising majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Training and Development Managers	$139,524
Fundraisers	$118,069
Advertising and Promotions Managers	$113,521
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Editors	$100,346
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$96,762
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Human Resources Managers	$95,702

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.